Definitions
- Referring to the suitability or relevance of something to a particular situation or context. - Describing the extent to which something can be applied or used in a practical or useful manner. - Talking about the ability of something to be relevant or useful in a given circumstance.
- Referring to the quality or state of being applicable or relevant to a particular situation or context. - Describing the suitability or usefulness of something in a practical or useful manner. - Talking about the ability of something to be applied or used effectively in a given circumstance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the suitability or relevance of something to a particular situation or context.
- 2Both words convey the idea of something being applicable or useful in a practical manner.
- 3Both words refer to the ability of something to be applied or used effectively in a given circumstance.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Applicability is the noun form of the word, while applicableness is also a noun form but less commonly used.
- 2Usage: Applicability is more commonly used in everyday language and has a wider range of contexts, while applicableness is less common and may sound more formal or technical.
- 3Connotation: Applicability is neutral in tone and simply describes the relevance or suitability of something, while applicableness may imply a stronger sense of usefulness or practicality.
Remember this!
Applicability and applicableness are synonyms that describe the suitability or relevance of something to a particular situation or context. They both convey the idea of something being applicable or useful in a practical manner. However, applicability is more commonly used and has a wider range of contexts, while applicableness is less common and may sound more formal or technical.
